Clarisse Mock
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in implementing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in educating, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Practitioner
WEST HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
2022.07 - Current
- Holding an instrumental position in the reinforcement and successful implementation of infection control policies and programs
- Engaging and educating hospital staff in alignment with recommended evidence-based practice in infection control
- Participating in daily multi-disciplinary rounding in medical/surgical and intensive care units
- Compiling reports to create a comprehensive isolation list, conducting daily isolation rounds to ensure staff and visitor compliance to hospital policies and processes, and ensuring the hospital remains current with evolving regulatory mandates
- Effectively communicating and reporting current infection control information and data to key stakeholders and nursing unit leadership during daily safety huddles and designated staff meetings
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements
- Actively engaging in infection control committees and teams, driving initiatives, and implementing performance improvement measures as needed
- Ensuring 100% compliance with Hand Hygiene protocol and monitoring adherence through monthly reporting and data collection.
Infection Prevention Intern
SUNRISE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Analyzing and providing infection data for outbreak response and contact tracing, particularly for multi-drug resistant Candida Auris
- Collaborating with Human Health Services (HHS) of Nevada on infection prevention activities
- Reporting acute communicable diseases and conditions and navigating electronic health records to assist in disease response
- Validating compliance of Hand Hygiene Protocol and assuring protocol adherence.
Research Assistant
ANIMAL CELL PHYSIOLOGY LAB (Dr. Allyson Hindle, Carla Madelaire, PhD)
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Assisting with biological cell and culturing research in a cell physiology lab
- Performing various lab duties: restocking serological pipettes and liquid nitrogen, disposing biohazard trash, replacing incubation water, cleaning lab equipment, passaging, transferring, and freezing cells, replacing/changing cell media.
Emergency Room Liaison Volunteer
2021.09 - 2022.04
Translator
OSHIDORI INTERNATIONAL
2021.03 - 2021.05
- Translated documentations related to IR (integrated resort) development from Japanese into English
- Performed a wide range of administrative duties, such as document preparation and organization
- Demonstrated professional demeanor by listening and taking direction appropriately
- Created and presented PowerPoint presentations to team and staff members
- Proved Japanese cultural competency by conducting online research of Japanese companies related to hospitality.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE
05.2022
Skills
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Infection Prevention
- Epidemiological Investigation
- Infection Prevention Surveillance and Monitoring
- Staff Education and Engagement
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Proficiency in Japanese; Basic Knowledge of Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, and German Phrases
Accomplishments
- Facilitating the reduction of HAIs by 37% in the year 2023 compared to year 2022 at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
- Coordinating and leading daily central line and foley device huddle and loop closure to facilitate prompt device removal
- Executing the PICE (Performance Improvement Clinical Excellency) program weekly in correspondence with the infection control director to focus efforts on reducing Catheter Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Relevant Project Experience
Addressing Multi Drug Resistant Organisms: Candida Auris in a Hospital Setting
UNLV Course: PBH 495 Capstone, 01/01/22-05/01/22,
Investigating Candida Auris outbreaks at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
- Conducting surveillance efforts and immediate response to hospital outbreak of rare fungal infection Candida Auris
- Identifying trends of infection and proposing plausible causes and corrections
Certification
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) training courses (Self-paced Interactive Trainings)
- Infection Preventionist Training for Acute Care Hospitals (ACH) Online Course
- Beyond the Basics of Infection Prevention for Acute Care Facilities 2 Day Mini Course
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)-In Progress Est. Completion: August 2024
Timeline
Infection Control Practitioner
WEST HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
2022.07 - Current
Infection Prevention Intern
SUNRISE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
2022.01 - 2022.05
Research Assistant
ANIMAL CELL PHYSIOLOGY LAB (Dr. Allyson Hindle, Carla Madelaire, PhD)
2021.09 - 2022.05
Emergency Room Liaison Volunteer
2021.09 - 2022.04
Translator
OSHIDORI INTERNATIONAL
2021.03 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) training courses (Self-paced Interactive Trainings)
- Infection Preventionist Training for Acute Care Hospitals (ACH) Online Course
- Beyond the Basics of Infection Prevention for Acute Care Facilities 2 Day Mini Course
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)-In Progress Est. Completion: August 2024
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